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E406 HAV

1987 Kawasaki GT550

Blue Petrol 553cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2015
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

37,965 mi
Last recorded37,965 miles
Recorded on13 May 2015
Typical for 1987 Kawasaki GT55042,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE406 HAV
MakeKawasaki
ModelGT550
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine553cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 May 2015 37,965 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Offside Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2014 37,892 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 37,809 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 37,809 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 37,502 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki GT550?

Based on 15,005 MOT tests across 2,006 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
707
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
2,006
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 168
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 164
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 153
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 124
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 117
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E406 HAV is a 1987 Kawasaki GT550 in Blue with a 553cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1987 Kawasaki GT550 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 42,373 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kawasaki GT550 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E406 HAV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki GT550 typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 39 years old, this Kawasaki GT550 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E406 HAV registered?

E406 HAV is a 1987 Kawasaki GT550, first registered on 24 August 1987.

Is E406 HAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E406 HAV shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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